Latest updates as the Prime Minister has previously refused to rule out a July vote
Rumours about the election had circulated around Westminster on Wednesday morning. They gathered pace after Mr Sunak hailed a 'major milestone' with inflation tumbling to the lowest level in nearly three years.
Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed to 2.3 per cent in April, down from 3.2 per cent in March, according to the Office for National Statistics . It is the lowest level since July 2021 when inflation was recorded at 2 per cent – the Bank of England’s target level. Mr Sunak has said the vote will take place in the second half of the year, which could be any time after the start of July. So if an announcement came today it could be for as early as July 4. The convention in the UK is for elections to take place on a Thursday.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is about to make a statement calling a general election for July 4, according to multiple media reports.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
UK Local Elections 2024 LIVE: Rishi Sunak admits results are 'disappointing' after Labour win Blackpool...Live updates as the polls close after millions of Britons cast their votes in the 2024 local elections with predictions the Conservatives could suffer huge council losses.
Read more »
Good Food Guide Weekly 2024: Two Yorkshire eateries nominated for Best Local Restaurants 2024There are 16 restaurants in the country that have been nominated for Best Local Restaurants 2024 by Good Food Guide Weekly and two are based in Yorkshire.
Read more »
Local elections 2024: Everything you need to know ahead of a big night for Rishi SunakSky News looks ahead to a potentially defining night for Rishi Sunak's premiership, when hundreds of council seats, police and crime commissioner jobs, and mayoral posts will be up for grabs.
Read more »
Full list of Twelfth of July venues across NI announced for 2024This year marks the 224th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne
Read more »
Amazon Prime Day 2024 will take place in JulyCorinna Burton is the commerce editor for Jelly Deals and covers the latest gaming and tech deals at Eurogamer. She's been gaming since the 90s and loves The Lord of the Rings.
Read more »
New family homes near two schools in NI village hailed as a 'game changer'Construction is scheduled to start in Loughbrickland in July 2024
Read more »